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Houghton County Confirms 2nd Case OF COVID-19

Houghton County now has a second confirmed case of COVID-19. In a press release from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, a second case was confirmed late Monday evening. Due to privacy laws, no further information is available. To date, Houghton County has had 126 residents referred for testing, of …

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Executive Orders Extended

Governor Whitmer was also busy when it came to dealing with executive orders, extending three executive orders and signing a new one yesterday. Extensions for various places of public accommodation to remain closed, along with restaurants only serving carry out orders. Weight restrictions for vehicles transporting goods needed to fight …

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How Will COVID-19 Affect Michigan Tourism?

How will the COVID-19 shutdown affect Michigan’s tourism bottom line? Travel directors throughout the state are hoping things will return to normal soon, to try and salvage the 2020 Spring and Summer tourism seasons. With the Governor’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order extended through the end of April, attractions …

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Hancock School District Updates Parents

In an email sent to parents of the Hancock School District, Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined the three main items they’re working on to continue learning during the shutdown. They are to continue building relationships with students, delivering content in multiple ways and managing and monitoring student learning. Parents are also …

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WUPHD Issues Press Release On COVID-19 Fight

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department issued a press release, with the latest totals in the fight against COVID-19. To date, Michigan has 24,638 confirmed cases, with 1,487 deaths. Houghton County, out of 122 residents referred for testing has 11 cancelled tests, 1 positive, 96 negatives with 14 residents awaiting …

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